Information Technology

Now go wireless without the Cisco VPN

04-13-2009

By Dean Williams

Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is making available a new, secure
wireless computer network for on-campus users. This new network employs
technology that will allow the vast majority of the UVM community to
connect from on-campus locations through the wireless ("Wi-Fi") system
without using the Cisco VPN Client. The new system uses the
previously-installed Wi-Fi access points and campus authentication
system, but it makes connecting to the system more convenient and
will reduce ongoing support costs.

The name of the new wireless network is simply "UVM", and it is visible
now to your mobile Wi-Fi device -- laptop, iPod Touch, iPhone,
etc. ETS expects it to become the preferred wireless network,
replacing "Cat's PAWS" for most campus users. Your wireless-capable
device should detect the new network almost anywhere you are currently
using Cat's PAWS. Notable exceptions are Rowell and Aiken, but
work is underway to upgrade Aiken over the summer.

Joining "UVM" will require a few minutes to set up, but you only need
to configure each device once. After that, your laptop or handheld
should automatically sign onto "UVM" when selected. If you have
not changed your campus Network-ID password since May, 2008, you must
do so, on the Account Management
web page, in order to use this system.

For more information, including step-by-step setup instructions, please
visit the ETS wireless
website.

This new network improves convenience while continuing to offer high
levels of security. Please send your feedback about this or any of
ETS's
services to information.technology@uvm.edu.
For help, please contact the ETS Help Line at 656-2604 or online.